To pronounce "stairs", say STAIRS — one syllable, IPA /ˈstɛəz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈstɛəz/
IPA
"stairs" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with airs and tears, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: stares — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Stairs" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "stairs" is /ˈstɛəz/.
Stairs: A single step in a staircase.
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